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Flagler County Florida - Warbirds Over Flagler returns March 23 24 as 2 day flying event to salute veterans 01 March 2024 ( news )
Flagler County , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Mar 01,2024
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March 1 , 2024– Mark the calendar in ink . “Warbirds Over Flagler” at the Flagler Executive Airport returns this year as a two - day warbird fly - in event on Saturday , March 23 , and Sunday , March 24 to salute all veterans , both past and present .
“It’s a great opportunity to get up close to living history , modern military aircraft , and inspire our next generation of aviators , ” said Airport Director Roy Sieger . “What better way to celebrate veterans and the freedom we have because of them . ”
The family - friendly event offers fun and thrills for everyone that showcases past and present foreign and U . S . airpower with static displays of vintage and modern military aircraft and vehicles , warbird flybys , a kids’ zone , and music . There will also be plenty of food and beverage vendors .
“This dynamic event brings together some of the most historical and impressive aircraft from WWII to present day , ” Sieger said . “The admission fee is only a $5 charge per carload each day ( for those attending both days ) . What a bargain!
The event entrance is off Belle Terre ( south of State Road 100 ) and Fin Way , which is the southeast entrance to the airport .
Gates open on both days at 10 a . m . so attendees can begin to enjoy the music , vendor booths , and static displays . Opening ceremonies will be held at noon Saturday with the national anthem , a few words by dignitaries , and a Warbird Parade Flyby . Between 1 and 6 p . m . there will be dozens of warbird flybys and RC aircraft demonstrations .
“New this year is an Aerial Flour Bomb contest at 4:30 p . m . on Saturday , ” Sieger said . “Don’t miss this exciting event!”
Vendor applications are currently being accepted for this expanded , two - day event . The application is located at the bottom of the webpage ( please scroll down )
www . warbirdsoverflagler . com
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